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As 2024 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank every single person who’s been part of our journey this year.

Whether you’ve volunteered your time, donated, visited the pantry or café, helped spread the word, or simply offered a smile—we see you, and we appreciate you.

This year has been one of growth, resilience, and incredible teamwork. We’ve faced challenges and celebrated milestones, but through it all, one thing has remained constant: the strength and kindness of our community.

🎁 As you enjoy the festive season—whether with loved ones, in quiet reflection, or surrounded by laughter—we wish you warmth, joy, and peace.

✨ Here’s to a bright and hopeful 2025. We can’t wait to see what we achieve together next.

Merry Christmas from everyone at Phoenix. See you in the new year!

As the festive season approaches, we want to let our community know that North Walsham Phoenix Group will be closed from Friday 20th December and will reopen on Thursday 2nd January.

We’re taking this time to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones—and we hope you’re able to do the same.

From all of us at Phoenix, thank you for your continued support this year. Whether you’ve popped in for a cuppa, volunteered, donated, or just shared a kind word—we appreciate you.

🎅✨ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We’re proud to have supported Poppies Nursery this festive season by donating soft toys for their beautiful Christmas bags.

Each child will be heading home with a special bundle containing:

✨ A handmade keepsake

🎄 A Christmas card and gift from Poppies

🧸 And now, thanks to your support of the Phoenix, a cuddly toy to treasure

Moments like these remind us what community is all about—small acts of kindness that make a big impact for local families.

A huge thank you to the team at Poppies for the care they put into making Christmas magical for the children they support. We’re honoured to play a part.

This month’s word is one to make you smile—literally!

Beatification

👉 [bee-at-uh-fi-key-shuhn]

noun

The act of making blissfully happy

It’s a word that reminds us of the small and powerful ways we can bring joy to others and ourselves—something we try to do every day at the Phoenix.

What’s brought you a bit of beatification this month?

We’re pleased to be hosting the next SNAP (Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel) Priority Setting Meeting for North Walsham and surrounding parishes.

🗓 Date: Monday 25 November 2024

🕡 Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

📍 Location: The Phoenix Group, 12 Market Place, North Walsham, NR28 9BP

This is your chance to have your say about issues affecting your local area. All residents are welcome to attend.

🔎 A panel of local volunteers will review the issues raised and set the community policing and partnership priorities for the coming months.

📧 Got something you’d like to raise in advance? Email: SNTNorthWalsham@norfolk.police.uk

The meeting is open to residents of North Walsham and neighbouring parishes, including:

Antingham, Bacton, Dilham, Felmingham, Gimingham, Happisburgh, Honing, Knapton, Mundesley, Paston, Skeyton, Suffield, Swafield, Swanton Abbott, Trunch, Walcott, Westwick, Witton and Worstead.